Ep Review - The Monster at the End of This Book
Supernatural Episode 418
Supernatural has always done a great job of being able to step back from its horror roots and, like The X-Files before it, toss in an entertaining comedy episode (though not without its scary moments). It keeps things fresh, and reminds the viewer that more than anything, Supernatural was meant to be fun as well as scary.
The CW's Supernatural - "The Monster at the End of This Book"
Sam and Dean head into a comic book store, doing what seems to be a stereotypical ghost investigation. However, the store owner merely smiles at them, and asks if they're LARPing (Live Action Role Playing). The brothers, confused, ask what he's talking about, and he goes to his bargain bin and pulls out a copy of a book called "Supernatural." After finding out an entire series had been written about them (ending with Dean going to Hell at the end of season three) they seek out the books' author, Chuck Shurley.
After finding the disheveled author, played to perfection by Waiting...'s Rob Benedict, they learn that he's been writing all of their adventures, even those never published. They convince him that they're the real Sam and Dean, and he hands them the first draft of the beginning of his new book, filled with events that haven't happened yet. The brothers attempt to do the opposite of what the draft says, hilariously fail.
Moving the season's plot along, Chuck reveals that he knows Sam has been drinking demon blood, and the angel Castiel appears to inform the brothers that Chuck is actually a prophet writing the gospel of the Winchesters. Unfortunately, he may not have much more to write, since the demon Lilith is coming to town.
Sam tries to take on Lilith alone, and Dean goes to the angel Castiel for help. Castiel tells Dean that if Chuck, as a prophet, were threatened, an archangel would destroy the threat. Dean rushes to bring Chuck to Sam as Lilith appears to make Sam a deal. If Sam sacrifices himself and Dean, Lilith, who learned that she would not survive the apocalypse, promises to stop breaking seals and Lucifer will remain locked in Hell. Sam moves to accept the offer, but tries to stab Lilith with the demon-slaying knife. Lilith gets the upper hand, but before she can kill Sam Dean busts through the door and shoves Chuck into the room. As the place lights up, signaling the arrival of an archangel, Lilith flees.
The Final Word on "The Monster at the End of This Book" starring Rob Benedict
This is a shining example of what Supernatural can be. An episode filled with great performances, some comedy, some scares, and just enough plot points to help move the season along. Casting Rob Benedict was an amazing choice, and the character of Chuck The Prophet has become a personal favorite. The audience is left with the cliffhanger of Chuck seeing a vision so terrible an angel must stop him from killing himself, and viewers move closer to the edge of their seats as the final few episodes of season four come their way.
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